ArtPrize September 19 - October 7, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
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Venue information
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI
Contact
James Kratsas
Neighborhood
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Indoor Lobby Space
Indoor Lobby Space
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  • Indoor Lobby Space
  • Indoor Lobby
  • Indoor Lobby - walls can be put in front of windows.
  • Looking down on indoor space
    
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Exhibition director
James Kratsas
Exhibition statement
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is located in President Ford's hometown and former congressional district. The Museum provides extensive exhibits on President Ford's life and career and outstanding feature exhibits.

The Ford Museum is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

In past years Artists have used both the lobby (interior) and the grounds surrounding the Museum to display their work.
Artist considerations
Custom lighting available: No
Electrical available: Yes
Internet access: No
Additional venue fee: No
Space considerations
Indoor space available: Yes
Outdoor space available: Yes
Previous ArtPrize venue: Yes
Estimated number of visitors: 50,001-100,000
Floorplan(s)
Description of exhibition space
The lobby is triangular in shape. One wall is glass windows. Contact the Museum to see the space. Outdoor areas include grassy area along the South side of the Museum, the areas around the fountain (concrete), and possibly in the fountain. Art for consideration in the fountain must not dissolve in water - or react with chlorine, the base must be non-abrasive.
Visitor considerations
Venue description
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is located along the banks of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids.

During ArtPrize the Museum's lobby has extended hours. We open each day at 9:00 AM. There is no charge to view ArtPrize.
Hours
Opening Day 6PM-10PM
Monday-Thursday Noon-8PM
Friday & Saturday 12PM-10PM
Sunday 12PM-6PM
Free public bathrooms: Yes
Free public parking: Yes
Handicap accessible: Yes



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Hosted artists (23)
Michelle Richeson Michelle Richeson
Work: Waterfalls of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Kim Rudolph Kim Rudolph
Work: Lady of Dance
Myke Amend Myke Amend
Work: The Infernal Device
Bette Lynn Dickinson Bette Lynn Dickinson
Work: What Breathes Beneath Our Story
Cassandra Swierenga Cassandra Swierenga
Work: Looking Past the Surface
Ruth Hager Ruth Hager
Work: Descent into Heaven
Laura Barnhard Laura Barnhard
Work: "Ceremony of the Oracle"
Justin La Doux Justin La Doux
Work: The Tree of Re-Life
Joe Bologna Joe Bologna
Work: Yellow Streak
Ian Loiterton Ian Loiterton
Work: The Hand of God (Wrestling With My Demons)
Steven Bezinque Steven Bezinque
Work: Reach
Roane Deckert Roane Deckert
Work: "Pioneer Woman"
Tom Leach & Michelle Reetz Tom Leach & Michelle Reetz
Work: Celebrating The Rivers Of Michigan
Raymond Vandamme Raymond Vandamme
Work: "Perseverance"
Libby Hodges Libby Hodges
Work: Thousand Suns
Tj Aitken Tj Aitken
Work: Big Ragtop
Matt Donovan Matt Donovan
Work: Harvest Hunter
Cynthia Spiriti Cynthia Spiriti
Work: Duende
Llew (Doc) Tilma Llew (Doc) Tilma
Work: Grizzlies on the Ford
ann loveless ann loveless
Work: Trillium
David Kostreva David Kostreva
Work: Boundaries
Mic Carlson Mic Carlson
Work: Reflection of a Fallen Soldier
Don Zandee Don Zandee
Work: Ascension

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